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“La poesía ha perdido su vínculo con el lejano lector... Tiene que recobrarlo... Tiene que caminar en la oscuridad y encontrarse con el corazón del hombre, con los ojos de la mujer, con los desconocidos de las calles, de los que a cierta hora crepuscular, o en plena noche estrellada, necesitan aunque sea no más que un solo verso.... Esa visita a lo imprevisto vale todo lo andado, todo lo leído, todo lo aprendido... Hay que perderse entre los que no conocemos para que de pronto recojan lo nuestro de la calle, de la arena, de las hojas caídas mil años en el mismo bosque... y tomen tiernamente ese objeto que hicimos nosotros.... Sólo entonces seremos verdaderamente poetas... En ese objeto vivirá la poesía...”

Quote by Pablo Neruda

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Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda

Pablo Neruda, full name Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basoalto, was a Chilean poet and politician who served as a Senator of Chile. Born on July 12, 1904, in Talcahuano, Chile, he passed away on September 23, 1973. Neruda is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, known for his rich poetry and profound social commitment. more

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